Parking

Limited metered street parking is available. Please read signs carefully for parking hours and permit restrictions. Parking is available in several commercial parking lots, download a parking map for the National Mall to help you plan your visit.

The Smithsonian is happy to partner with ParkWhiz to help our guests reserve a parking spot near the Museum in advance. Select your date and time from the map below to book your space today.

Please note: You will leave the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum website when you click the links above. ParkWhiz is a third-party vendor.

Public Transportation

Metrorail/Metrobus: The Museum is near Metrorail (subway) stops on the blue, orange, yellow, and green lines. The closest Metrorail stop is at L'Enfant Plaza. Metrobus stops are located right outside the Museum entrance on Independence Avenue, SW, and along 7th Street, SW. Visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website for more information.